Our guest speaker at lunch was one of Melbourne’s better-known criminal law practitioners, Bernie ”the Attorney” Balmer who represents anyone charged with offences ranging from shoplifting to contract killings. It must be strange to voluntarily spend your working days dealing … Continue reading →

The Publican’s Lunch in October was held at the Malvern Hotel in Toorak. Our hosts Ken Price & Michael Burke along with their friendly service staff delivered an excellent afternoon of cold beer, good wine and great food. As spring … Continue reading →

The August publican’s lunch was held at The Metropolitan Hotel in North Melbourne. Built in 1874, the historic heritage-listed hotel is recognised as one of Melbourne’s finest gastropubs. Our hosts Geoff Marshall & Steve Bassett at the Metropolitan Hotel put … Continue reading →

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In June we headed to the heart of Carlton on the corner of Cardigan and Elgin Streets for an awesome lunch at the Clyde Hotel. Our host Tony (Spud) Dullard, former Melbourne AFL player ensured his warm hospitality won over … Continue reading →

Designed and built in Ireland, the Quiet Man pub was then re-assembled on site in Melbourne! With quality food on par with any top class restaurant, the team of friendly staff complement the ambiance of the hotel. Winner of numerous … Continue reading →

The Publican’s Lunch first lunch for 2015 got underway at Rubira’s new venue in North Melbourne. A completely booked out Lunch at Rubira’s superb new venue. Our hosts Paul Taberner and John Rubira served a delicious feast of the freshest … Continue reading →

The Publican’s Famous Christmas Lunch was held on Tuesday 2nd December at Hotel Kew. Peter & Janet Archbold provided a generous Smorgasbord for the Christmas meal with all the trimmings including a Seafood banquet. Wine was supplied by Blue Pyrenees … Continue reading →

Our recent October Lunch was held at the Matilda Bay Brewery. In the early 90’s Matilda Bay Brewing Company became a part of the CUB family – an arrangement that would see the beers reach truly national distribution. The Matilda … Continue reading →